Computing Scheme of Work & Planning 2014/15

1 Computing Scheme of work & Planning 2016 Knowsley City Learning Centres Phone: 0151 443 2155 Twitter @knowsleyclcs Knowsley City Learning Centres 2 Contents Introduction .. 3 Computing Scheme of work & Planning 2016 Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 .. 4 Digital Citizenship & Technology (eSafety) Levels and Activities: .. 8 Planning Overview of Activities:.. 9 Digital Citizenship and Technology (eSafety Lesson Plans) .. 16 Reception .. 31 Year 1 .. 52 Year 2 .. 84 Year 3 .. 118 Year 4 .. 147 Year 5 .. 178 Year 6 .. 207 Resources Reference List .. 240 Glossary .. 243 Knowsley City Learning Centres 3 Introduction As of September 2014, ICT will be replaced by a new subject - Computing .

2 The national curriculum for Computing aims to ensure that all pupils: Can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation. Can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems. Can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems. Are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.

3 (Department for Education, 2013) Knowsley City Learning Centres were commissioned by Knowsley s Leadership Hub to produce a Computing Scheme of work in order to facilitate the implementation of the Computing curriculum across Key Stages 1&2. The Scheme sets out a plan for each the delivery of the new Computing Curriculum for an academic year and includes: Six-week lesson outlines for Reception to Year 6 classes. Teacher Guides and video tutorials to support teachers who may not be familiar with the apps/software recommended. Details of all the resources you will need to deliver the projects It has been linked against the national Computing curriculum objectives.

4 Cross curricula links for each plan is included. An assessment booklet which follows the pupil through their time in school to monitor progress. We have produced this Scheme of work to act as a working document for all teachers so you can edit/annotate/adapt it to suit your needs. The Scheme sets out lesson plans for the academic year in order to meet the criteria of the Computing Curriculum. It has been designed to be flexible so that schools are able to adapt our Scheme to the topics they are delivering. Knowsley CLCs offer a wide range of services and expertise that support teaching and learning using existing and emerging technologies.

5 Our delivery has been informed through our experiences of working within Knowsley s schools and continuously evolves to meet the demands of our schools. To find out more about Knowsley City Learning Centres, please visit us at or contact us on 0151 443 2155 or email Knowsley City Learning Centres 4 Computing Scheme of work & Planning 2016 Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 What is Computing ? Computing is the new ICT and can be divided into 3 areas: Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy (which includes eSafety). We have then categorised the aims for the new Computing curriculum as identified in the Programme of study issued by the Department for Education into these three areas, detailed below.

6 Area Key Stage 1 Aims Key Stage 2 Aims Computer Science (CS) 1. Understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions 2. Create and debug simple programs 3. Use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs 4. Design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts 5. Use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output 6.

7 Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs 7. Understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the World Wide Web 8. Appreciate how [search] results are selected and ranked Information Technology (IT) 1. Use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content 2. Use search technologies effectively 3. Select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information Knowsley City Learning Centres 5 Area Key Stage 1 Aims Key Stage 2 Aims Digital Literacy (DL) 1.

8 Recognise common uses of information technology beyond school 2. Use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies 3. Understand the opportunities [networks] offer for communication and collaboration 4. Be discerning in evaluating digital content 5. Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact Knowsley City Learning Centres 6 Computing Scheme of work & Planning 2016 Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 For the purposes of our Scheme of works we have broken digital literacy into two areas, Digital Creativity and Digital Citizenship & Technology.

9 The reason for this is simple, it is to ensure that we cover each of the areas of what is a vast subject area and offer a balanced curriculum to our children. This is demonstrated in the diagram below, this time instead of linking to the programme of study we have given examples of skills children will develop in covering these topics. We hope this will allow teachers to make the link between the programme of study and our Scheme of work . Knowsley City Learning Centres 7 Computing Scheme of work & Planning 2016 Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 The aim is to have six dedicated Computing units per academic year (plus an additional one for Digital Citizenship & Technology (DL) with a strong focus on e-safety).

10 This is to allow more time for the application of Digital Literacy skills in other areas of the curriculum. Because there is now less content in the Computing curriculum, children should have more opportunities to use technology to support their learning in literacy, maths, and all the other areas of the school curriculum. It is important to recognise however that some aspects of traditional ICT are still required to be taught discretely and should not be forgotten: in KS1, children should be taught to: use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content.